So, how is everyone enjoying the holidays?  Here in Montreal Sis sprung mom from the seniors’ residence and she is spending the week with us at our sister’s place.

We overate – as is the custom.  Grilled shrimp, lamb chops, pasta, peppers and dessert.  Lots of dessert!

And another modest Christmas haul.  Pistachio cream (as also is the custom), pistachio liquor, novelty socks, underwear and, of course, matching sweaters…

Courtesy of sis.  Mine is extra large but I think I needed the double extra large.

Oh, check out what I found in the pantry.  No one knows how long they’ve been there but my sister suspects they’re ghost peppers.

And pretty pretty spicy!

Tonight, I’m settling in with a (hopefully) good book while Akemi surfs the net and my sister and mom watch a hackneyed Christmas movie starring a bunch of huge stars.